There is so much to write about but I don't have time right now. I want to get out to shoot more. Here are some photos from yesterday.
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A detail of the Alaska Mountain Range.
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A ranger speaks with the assistant secretary of the interior and his son and son-in-law in from of Denali at Eielson Visitor Center just after the grand opening
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I have had two encounters with wolf puppies. Two months ago I believe I photographed this pup's mommy. See post below.
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Wildlife sighting!
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A sleeping grizzly bear takes a moment to stretch.
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Superintendent of Denali National Park Paul Anderson addresses the crowd during the grand opening of Eielson Visotor Center. A perfect day!
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Lots of babies around. This is a Ptarmigan.
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A fox yawns as it strolls along the roadside.
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Moose love the weeds that grow in the kettle ponds.
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Another baby. This was one of two grizzly bear cubs that sauntered past our bus.
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Denali!
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The assistant to the secretary of the interior addresses the gathering during the Eielson grand opening.
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You have to see this for yourself. It's indescribable.
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A rare day because Denali is rarely visible due to weather.
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Another wolf puppy crosses the road behind a visitor bus.
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Headed out last night after we got back. I was looking for a bull moose that evaded me when I turned to look down the road and here is what I saw.
Kent,
ReplyDeleteWow what a great bunch of photos. So many of Denali. What a great day for a grand opening.
Your sister, Vickie
Stunning!!
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ReplyDeletefanatastic photos kent! makes me want to visit alaska even more than i already do!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics, Uncle Kent! You are such a great photographer!!
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